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The WJP is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to advance the rule of law worldwide.

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We engage advocates from across the globe and from multiple work disciplines to advance the rule of law.

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Leading Organizations

Search our directory of leading organizations advancing the rule of law worldwide. New content will be added on a rolling basis. Interested in learning more? Read about our Resource Hub listings here.

Multi-sectoral Alliance for Transparency and Accountability in Samar

A multi-sectoral alliance of civil society organizations in Samar that seeks to promote a corrupt-free, progressive and peaceful community with all its basic social services equally accessed by empowered and informed citizenry through a transparent and participatory good governance.

www.mata-samar.org/

Criminal Thinking

Pensamiento Penal

Group of magistrates, lawyers, judges, ex prisoners, academics, students, and civil servants in penitentiaries working to develop and reform the criminal system.

www.pensamientopenal.org.ar/

Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism - CEWARN

It was founded in 2002 by members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). It is an initiative that aims to build a sustainable peace in the region through the prevention of violence and conflict through the collection and analysis of data, the dissemination of information, and the implementation of projects.

www.cewarn.org

Passos de Freitas & Oliveira Franco - Environmental Advocacy

Passos de Freitas & Oliveira Franco - Advocacia Ambiental

Works to provide defense to persons and organizations involved in environmental issues, as well as monitoring of business projects damaging the environment, environmental regulation, and strategic litigation for the definition of environmental conservation units and new regulation.

www.passosdefreitas.com.br/

Malawi Law Society

Works to uphold the rule of law and to train lawyers, and manages the network of lawyers in Malawi. It also does public policy through recommendations to the government.

www.malawilawsociety.net/

Protect and Save the Children - P.S. The Children

Founded in 1999, it focuses on the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child sex abuse. Their activities include advocacy, education, and court support in coordination with local welfare services.

www.psthechildren.org.my
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Rule of Law Programs

The WJP inspires and fosters practical, locally-led programs that advance the rule of law. The featured programs below come from our searchable program library.

DemocracyOS

SASANE Paralegal Training Program

Vanuatu Chief's Legal Education Pilot Program

Fair Trial Rights Videos

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Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

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Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Factor 7: Civil Justice

Factor 8: Criminal Justice

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Factor 9: Informal Justice

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